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Mrs. T Pate from Cottondale, AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Sky Is the Limit

Help me give my students a comfortable and relaxed learning environment with a classroom rug and comfortable seats so they can take control of their learning.

  • $875 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

My students are my kids. I will do anything and everything for them. I will make the impossible possible. I have learned that they will be more engaged and have better behavior when they have the opportunity to make small decisions throughout the day. Giving my students the option to choose where they sit around the room while they work gives them more control over their learning and, in turn, creates a more positive learning atmosphere.

Having different types of seating also allows me to reward students with VIP treatment.

VIP (very important peakster) reaches for the peaks all day, every day, not just in the classroom. The VIP sits at a special table with a comfortable rolling chair. They get to choose someone to sit with them, and they get to use “fancy” school supplies. I would love to be able to make the VIP seating extra special and appealing.

Mrs. T Pate Cottondale Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cottondale, AL View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Black & Multi, Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
ECR4Kids Daisy Stackable Stool Set, Flexible Seating, Assorted, 8-Piece • Amazon Business $135.99 1 $135.99
Timgle 25 Pcs Floor Cushions for Classroom 15 Inch Flexible Seating Bulk Foam Floor Seats Pillows Portable Classroom Seating with Handles for Kids Student Adult Daycare School Home Learning (Hexagon) • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Big Joe Milano Kid's Smartmax Black Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $43.99 2 $87.98
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99

Materials cost

$643.93

Vendor shipping charges

$7.00

Sales tax

$52.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$743.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.13

Total project goal

$874.20

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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